Spanish Celtiberians, Celtic Iberians (Gallop Results)

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Spanish Celtiberians, Celtic Iberians

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About the test
Unveil the secrets of your heritage with our most comprehensive ancient DNA test designed to trace your ancestry back to the ancient Celtiberians. This test delves deep into your genetic makeup, providing a detailed analysis that can reveal connections to the illustrious Celtiberians. Discover if you share a lineage with the ancient tribes who melded Celtic and Iberian cultures, creating a unique and rich heritage in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Whether you are a history enthusiast or curious about your genetic roots, our cutting-edge DNA test offers a unique opportunity to explore your ancestral past and connect with the vibrant cultural legacy of the Celtiberians. Take the test today and embark on a journey through time, uncovering the fascinating story of your Celtiberian heritage.

Explore the intricate ancestral tapestry of the Celtiberians through our state-of-the-art DNA analysis. Our test focuses on identifying specific Y chromosomal and mitochondrial haplogroups that are characteristic of Celtiberian ancestry. By understanding these genetic markers, you can trace your lineage to the formidable tribes that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula, known for their cultural fusion and advanced metallurgy.

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Up until 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a dream. Since then, the DNA of a Neanderthal who lived over 30,000 years ago has been sequenced. After that reading, the DNA of ancient people who lived from 15,000 BC to 1,800 AD all over the world became the main object of paleogenomic research. This leap forward in technology allowed the creation of a new type of DNA test — tests that do not use modern-day populations as stand-ins for the ancient tribes but rather go right to the source and study these ancient peoples themselves.

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Spanish Celtiberians, Celtic Iberians

Israelites (27.4%)


The Israelite gene pool is extremely ancient and can be dated to the Epipaleolithic era when bands of hunter-gatherers began settling in permanent settlements and forming tribes. By that time, the life cycle of plants became clear, and the hunter-gathers began planting seeds in fields. They built houses near those fields and formed communities to protect their crops. The first permanent settlements date to 14,500 years ago. In a grave found in one of the earliest settlements, a woman's grave was found alongside a wolf cub, the ancestor of modern dogs. Tools to process food found on these sites reflect a new equilibrium between humans and nature, where humans took a bit more control of their lives by processing and storing food for rainy days as well as protecting it.

Prior to the emergence of the Israelites, this gene pool was associated with the Semitic people, who were a group of people who spoke languages belonging to the Semitic language family. They have traditionally inhabited parts of the Middle East and North Africa. The development of the Semitic gene pool is a complex and ongoing process that has been influenced by a variety of factors, including migration, population mixing, and genetic drift. The Semitic people are believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Israel and Palestine around 10,000 BCE. From there, they gradually migrated and spread out to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. The various Semitic groups migrated for a number of reasons, including population pressures, climate change, and the emergence of new technologies. The northern route saw people migrating from the Middle East to Anatolia, which was the land bridge between Europe and Asia. This migration is thought to have brought the Semitic-speaking Arameans to Anatolia and led to the development of the Aramaic language, which became a lingua franca in the region during the later periods of the Assyrian Empire. The southern route saw the Semitic people migrating from the Middle East and into the Afroasiatic-speaking regions of Africa. One of the most important migrations happened around 3000-2000 BCE, with the migration of Akkadian-speaking people from Mesopotamia to the region of Egypt. In both Anatolia and Africa, this gene pool was halved due to mixtures with the local populations. It was fully preserved only in Israel, from which it derives its name.

The Israelite gene pool is one of the most exciting gene pools in the world, as it is associated with the Canaanites and Israelite cultures that developed in the Levant (80-100%). Consequently, within Israel, it can be used to distinguish between locals and newcomers, like the Sea People. It also allows assessing to what extent the newcomers were absorbed within the host group. This gene pool allows for determining the genetic continuity in the region within the territory of each of the Israelite Tribe.

High frequencies of this gene pool are a hallmark of the ancient Israelites, and its continued existence outside of Israel allows for following the people who left the country. If you wish to learn more about your potential Israelite ancestors, you can take Ancient DNA Hub’ tests and Trace your Hebrew origins.


Canaan and Anatolia (1.2%)


This ancient Levantine gene pool tells one of the most fascinating tales in human history. It, practically did not exist before the neolithic era. Then, groups from Turkey and Iran began migrating to the Levant, which was when agriculture was born. The emergence of agriculture in the Neolithic period, around 10,000-8,000 BCE, in the Middle East was a significant development in human history. It marked the transition from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a settled, agrarian society. The regions of the Levant, Anatolia, and Iran are considered to be three of the centers where agriculture first developed.

In the Levant, the domestication of plants and animals, such as wheat, barley, and sheep, took place around 10,000-9,000 BCE. This region, located in present-day Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine, was well-suited for agriculture, with a moderate climate and fertile soils. The emergence of agriculture in the Levant led to the development of permanent settlements and the formation of complex societies.

In Anatolia, which is now modern-day Turkey, the domestication of animals such as sheep, goats, and pigs occurred around 9,000-8,000 BCE. This region, which is situated between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, was also well-suited for agriculture, with a wide range of climates and landscapes. The emergence of agriculture in Anatolia also led to the development of permanent settlements and complex societies.

In Iran, the emergence of agriculture took place around the same time, between 9,000-8,000 BCE, with the domestication of plants such as barley and wheat and animals like sheep and goats. This region, located in the Fertile Crescent, was known for its varied climatic conditions and abundant water resources, which allowed the development of diverse forms of agriculture.

The Levant, Anatolia, and Iran are considered to be three of the centers where agriculture first developed, each with specific conditions for its emergence. All three regions played a key role in the spread and advancement of agriculture in the Middle East, and all three populations share the same Cannanite-Anatolian gene pool.

Millennia later, this gene pool lived on among Levantine populations like the Canaanites, Assyrians, and Hittites. From there, it spread to the Mycenaean and Minoan – the actors of the greatest mythologies and eposes ever written. This gene pool composes half the gene pools of the unique Canaanite people and is thereby the remainder of the earliest Natufian hunter-gatherer groups of Canaan and Anatolia, who adopted a settled and nomadic-pastoral lifestyle during the Bronze Age.

The most important gene pool that splintered from this gene pool and competed with it is the Israelite gene pool, which can be found in our Advanced Gene Pool test and tells the story of the ancient Hebrews and the Semitic culture that spread from Israel to Anatolia and Africa. If you wish to learn more about your potential Israelite or Ptolemaic Egyptian ancestors, you can take the respective tests of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel and the Ptolemaic Egyptians.

In conclusion, At the center of three continents, Canaan and neighboring regions saw not only the rise and fall of many Bronze Age Kingdoms or polities but also the exchange of goods and people, which dispersed this gene pool outside of its locality and prevented it from disappearing, but at the same time introduced competing gene pools. Today, this gene pool can be found mainly among Jews and Caucasian people with residues in Pakistan and Africa.

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Yamnaya (23.7%)


This gene pool is strongly associated with the Yamnaya migration and is highly localized to Russia (38-91%) and Germany (53%) and exists in small frequencies (1-9%) elsewhere in Europe. It is found at the highest frequency in northern Eurasian cultures like the Srubnaya, Srubno-alakulskaya, Okunevo, and Karasuk, who largely descended from the Yamnaya and maintained the original gene pools. This gene pool is named after the Yamnaya because it originated in the Pontic Steppe mountains, where the Yamnaya culture developed between 3300–2600 BC. The Yamnaya culture, also known as the Yamna culture or Pit Grave culture, is considered to be one of the most important ancient cultures in the development of Indo-European languages and cultures.

The Yamnaya were the descendants of Hunter-Gatherers from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. They were tall and massively built. However, the most essential feature of their culture was their technology, which included domesticated horses and the wheel. The wheel allowed them to develop more efficient ways of transporting goods and people, which in turn allowed them to expand their trading networks and move goods more easily. Another key technology of the Yamnaya culture was their use of the chariot. The chariot, which was a light, two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, gave the Yamnaya culture a military advantage over their contemporaries. It allowed them to move quickly over the steppe and engage in fast, mobile warfare. The Yamnaya culture was also skilled at metalworking, particularly bronze metallurgy. They created a wide range of metal tools and weapons, including axes, knives, and spearheads, which were highly valued for their strength and durability. This allowed them to efficiently hunt, fish, and farm and have military advantages. Their pastoralism and animal husbandry skills were key technological turn points that allowed them to thrive in the steppe environment. They raised large herds of cattle, sheep, and horses and developed a nomadic lifestyle that was well-suited to the steppe's harsh and unpredictable climate. This also allowed them to have a reliable food source and a means of trade. These innovations made them unstoppable as they swept Eurasia, which consisted of Neolithic farmers and hunter-gatherers. Whereas in Western and Southern Europe, the Neolithic transition was driven by Middle Eastern populations, in Eastern Europe, the transition from hunting and gathering to farming coincided with the arrival of the Yamnaya, with a similar transition occurring in Central Asia.

The Afanasievo culture, for example, is genetically very similar to the Yamnaya, which indicates a complete replacement of the pre-existing hunter-gatherers. The Yamnaya were closely related to the Corded Ware people, Bell Beakers, and Steppe populations like the Sintashta, Andronovo, and Srubnaya, which is evident in the high proportion of this gene pool that these ancient populations share. Today, the Yamnaya gene pool still dominates Central Asia and several Steppe populations.


European Bell Beakers (19.8%)


This gene pool is truly ancient and existed in relatively high frequencies in different pockets along Europe. However, it was nearly outcompeted by the time of the Bronze Age and survived only thanks to European cultures, like the Bell Beakers, Corded Ware, and the Early Paleo-Eskimo culture, who continued spreading it and maintaining it in high frequencies.

It is important to understand the role of the Bell Beaker culture in spreading the European gene pool and haplogroups throughout Europe and England. The Bell Beaker culture, named after the distinctive bell-shaped pottery vessels they produced, was a widespread culture that existed during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age, around 3200-1900 BCE. The Bell Beaker culture is thought to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) and quickly spread across Europe and parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. One of the most notable characteristics of the Bell Beaker culture is their advanced metalworking techniques, which included the production of copper and gold ornaments and tools. They also developed a sophisticated system of trade networks, which allowed for the widespread distribution of their pottery, tools, and other goods.

The Bell Beaker culture has long been associated with the Celts, a group of people who lived in Europe during the Iron Age and later. However, note that the Bell Beaker culture predates the Celtic culture by several centuries. The Bell Beaker culture arrived in England around 2500 BCE, and it had a significant impact on the native population. They have been found in nearly every region of the country, with particular concentrations in the southwest, east, and north of England. Evidence of their presence includes burial sites, pottery, and other artifacts. They have also left behind architectural remains such as barrows and standing stones. Therefore,

Other cultures were not so successful. The early Paleo-Eskimo people, which include the Pre-Dorset and Saqqaq cultures, were replaced by the Late Paleo-Eskimo people of the Dorset culture, which contributed to its reduction in Greenland. This gene pool faced two competitions, first from the Israelite gene pool, which is visible from the rapid shifts of these gene pools in the Bronze Age populations and second from the Scandia gene pool, which was propagated by the Vikings.

If you wish to learn more about your potential Levantine ancestors who competed with this gene pool, you can take the respective tests of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel and the Ptolemaic Egyptians. To learn more about your generic relationships with the ancient Vikings, you can take our Medieval Icelandic Vikings test. Note, that the advanced version includes 27 Vikings, two of whom could be identified by names in Iceland’s genealogical records.

In summary, this gene pool tells the story of Europe and how different groups continued spreading their genetic variants across the continent, fueled by their technological successes or failures, which shaped the outcome of this gene pool.

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Atlantic-Celtic Middle-Late (12.4%)


This is one of the best geographically localized gene pools found in ancient times only in England and Wales (13-16%). It reached its peak in the Early and Middle Bronze Age England and Middle Bronze Age Wales in Wales, which lasted from 2,500 BCE to 1500 BCE. A high proportion of this gene pool can also be found 700 years later and could be associated with the fresh migration of the Celts. Residues of this gene pool (3%) can be found in the Corded Ware culture in the Czech Republic, Steppe, and the Early Paleo-Eskimo cultures, suggesting a Northeurasian origin.

The genetic data identifies three notable groups who brought this gene pool to England and Wales. First, the Beaker culture, named for the distinctive bell-shaped pottery it produced, who appeared in Britain around 2400 BCE. They originated in what is now the Netherlands and spread across Europe, including Britain, through trade and migration. Second, the Wessex culture who emerged in southern England around 2150 BCE and is considered a regional variation of the Beaker culture, characterized by the development of burial mounds, also known as barrows. Finally, the Celtic tribes who began to migrate to Britain around 800 BCE, at the end of the Bronze Age. The Cels brought new technologies, such as ironworking, and new cultural practices, such as the construction of hill forts.

These three groups mixed their gene pools with the Stone Age populations they met on the island. During the Middle-Late Bronze Age, Wales was part of a maritime trading-networked culture that included Celtic Ireland and Scotland (Celtic nations). This alliance may have maintained this gene pool in the Welsh population, while late Bronze Age newcomers have wiped it in Scotland and England. Today this gene pool has nearly disappeared. It survives in enclaves in the UK and Western Europe.


Early Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.7%)


This gene pool is old and highly localized to the UK. It is found at the highest frequency in the Bell Beakers from Great Britain, primarily Wales and Scotland, with a much smaller frequency in the Corded Ware culture, Iberian culture, and Steppe culture. In ancient times, it did not exist outside of Europe. Albion is England’s earliest known name. It was proposed by ancient Greek geographers during the Bronze Age, who distinguished Albion from Irene (Ireland) and Alba (Scotland). The name has probably passed on from the Celtic populations who inhabited the island, and it means “white land.”

This gene pool is much higher in Scotland than in England, whereas it is nearly absent in Wales. The gene pool was brought by the early Bell Beakers and ushered the Early Bronze Age that lasted from 2,300 BC to 1,500 BC, although it is subject to debate. During that time, the people of Albion met the early Bell Beaker people, who brought with them the knowledge of how to fashion bronze tools and weapons. The Bronze Age succeeded in the long Stone Age, where stones were used for tools and buildings like Stonehenge. With the knowledge of the European newcomers, Stonehenge was improved, and farming became more widespread.

The last group that sealed the Bronze Age migration wave was the Celts. The Celts were a group of tribes that began to migrate to Britain around 800 BCE, at the end of the Bronze Age. They brought new technologies, such as ironworking, and new cultural practices, such as the construction of hill forts. The Celts also played an important role in the Iron Age, as they introduced ironworking and iron tools, which revolutionized agriculture and industry.

Later Bell Beakers, who followed the earlier ones, introduced new gene pools that diluted the Albion and Alba gene pool. Today, only a small proportion of this gene pool can be found mainly in pockets in England and Scandinavians. Residues can be found among the modern descended from the Bell Beakers in Western Europe and Central Asia.


Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.1%)


This is the best geographically localized gene pool that does not exist outside of the UK. It is unique to the Late Bronze Age in Great Britain, with a residue in the Early Bronze Age in England. Albion is the earliest known name of England. It was proposed by ancient Greek geographers during the Bronze Age, who distinguished Albion from Irene (Ireland) and Alba (Scotland). The name has probably passed on from the Celtic populations who inhabited the island, and it means “white land.” Remarkably, the gene pool is much more significant in Scotland. This gene pool was formed due to the late Bell Beakers, who decimated the gene pool created by the early Bell Beakers and launched the Middle-Late Bronze Age in England, which lasted from 1500 BC to 700 BC.

During that time, major innovations were introduced to the island. Fields have now dominated the landscapes, and permanent round houses replaced temporary ones. To protect their property, clans grouped in villages and began building the first hillforts.

However, this gene pool also decayed after more newcomers from Europe arrived. Today, only a fraction of this gene pool can be found mainly in pockets in England and Scandinavians. Residues can be found among the modern descended of the Bell Beakers in Western Europe and Central Asia.

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Mesolithic and Neolithic Asians (0.8%)


This is one of the most ancient gene pools in the world. It is found in the highest frequencies among East Asian cultures like the Japanese Jomon, the Siberio-Mongolian Deer Stone culture, and the ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Culture. It also consists of half of the Lapita culture genome and is found in low frequencies in the Yamnaya and Saka cultures. It probably originated in Southeast Asia and India some 10,000 years and was brought to East Asia with the expansion of rice farmers. It was later reintroduced to Europe by the Yamnaya and Saami migrations from Siberia into Central and North Europe during the Bronze Age. Unfortunately, this gene pool did not fare well; being trumped by later invaders, it was decimated worldwide. This gene pool was destined to disappear if it was not for two exciting events that flipped the coin.

First, a group of North Asian migrants arrived in America around 15,000 years ago via the Bering Strait land bridge that connected Asia and North America during the last Ice Age. This land bridge, known as Beringia, was formed when sea levels dropped due to the accumulation of water in glaciers, and it allowed for the migration of animals, plants, and people between Asia and North America. These early North Asians were hunters and gatherers who relied on various food sources to survive, including fish, shellfish, and wild game such as mammoths, bison, and caribou. They used stone tools and weapons for hunting and gathering food, and they likely also used boats to navigate along the coast. After arriving in North America, these early North Asian settlers gradually spread south and east, eventually reaching as far as South America. The journey would have been challenging through different ecosystems and climates, and the migrants would have had to adopt different strategies to sustain themselves.

Second, around 3,000-4,000 years ago, the first Oceanians and South Asians arrived in South America, but not from the northern route that closed then. Instead, these people navigated across the Pacific Ocean using traditional seafaring techniques, such as using stars, waves, currents, and other natural signs to guide their journey. The ancestors of the Polynesians likely first reached the islands of Oceania and then, after centuries of exploration and expansion, reached South America, particularly the coast of Ecuador and Peru. During their journey, they would have relied on fishing, hunting, and gathering, supplemented by some cultivation of crops, such as sweet potato and taro, to survive. They also used boat-making technology, such as the outrigger canoe and catamaran, which allowed them to explore and settle the vast Pacific Ocean. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Oceanians and South Asians who reached South America could adapt to the new environment and establish themselves as distinct populations. They likely interacted and traded with the existing indigenous populations and left behind artifacts such as pottery, stone tools, and shell ornaments that share similarities with those found in Polynesia and South Asia.

These two migrant groups imported the East Asian gene pool to Paleoamerica. Sometimes, it can be difficult to distinguish between them because these gene pools were initially identical. However, it took centuries for the Paleoamerican to become genetically distinct, and this process is still ongoing.

Therefore, if you are American or Asian, do not be surprised to see those two gene pools appear in your results. If you wish to learn more about your potential Native American ancestors, you can take the Paleo Indian test on our website.

Today, this is one of the rarest gene pools of all the gene pools found primarily among some East and Southeast Asians.

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Results in the Gallop Spanish Celtiberians, Celtic Iberians versus Gallop's Father test (Red)

-Israelites (27.4%)
Israelites (24.4%)
-Canaan and Anatolia (1.2%)
Canaan and Anatolia (0.9%)

-Yamnaya (23.7%)
Yamnaya (22.4%)
-European Bell Beakers (19.8%)
European Bell Beakers (20.8%)
-Atlantic-Celtic Middle-Late (12.4%)
Atlantic-Celtic Middle-Late (9.1%)
-Early Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.7%)
Early Bronze Age Albion and Alba (5.7%)
-Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.2%)
Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.2%)

-Neolithic Southeast Africans (0%)
Neolithic Southeast Africans (9.1%)

-Mesolithic and Neolithic Asians (0.8%)
Mesolithic and Neolithic Asians (0.4%)

[Grace O'Malley]

Atlantic-Celtic Middle-Late (12.4%)




Early Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.7%)




Bronze Age Albion and Alba (7.1%)

Re information in this Ireland was never called Irene. :) The Greeks did call it Ierne so there is a spelling error.

The ancient Greeks called Ireland Ierne or Iouernia. Roman writers, who borrowed from Greek sources, later referred to the island as Hibernia. The name Hibernia is derived from the Greek Ierne, and was influenced by the Latin word "hibernus" meaning "winter".

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I made this reconstruction using both my results and my father's from this test. I imagine that my father's result in Neolithic Southeast Africans (9.1%) has influenced his reconstruction.

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I made this reconstruction using both my results and my father's from this test. I imagine that my father's result in Neolithic Southeast Africans (9.1%) has influenced his reconstruction.

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The guy on right looks Southern European. What program did you use to make this reconstruction?

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The guy on right looks Southern European. What program did you use to make this reconstruction?

I used Chatgpt

And the man on the left, what might he look like to you?

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I used Chatgpt

And the man on the left, what might he look like to you?

Arab or South Asian.